Crisfield, MD 21817 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Crisfield, MD—21817

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$170,000

0.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$53,100

38.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

101

7.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.6%

Median Rent

$925

5.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$925

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,650

10.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Crisfield, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Crisfield, MD is $170,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Crisfield, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$170,000	0.5%
Single Family	$159,000	3.9%
Condos	$314,000	4.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Crisfield, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Crisfield, MD is $1,210, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Crisfield, MD is 2-bedrooms: $1,120, 3-bedrooms: $1,650. The most common rental property sizes in Crisfield, MD are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 34.2% and 28.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$925	$1,210
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$925	$1,120
3 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,650
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.5%

1 Bedroom

28.6%

2 Bedrooms

28.9%

3 Bedrooms

34.2%

4 Bedrooms

6.7%

5+ Bedrooms

1.1%

Property Listings — Crisfield, MD

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Crisfield, MD is 88. This is a increase of 19.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 27.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$213,000	-17.0%
Listing Count	50	-9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	-9.0%
Days on Market	101	7.0%

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Demographics — Crisfield, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Crisfield, MD has a population of 4,100, which has decreased by -14.1% over the past 5 years. Crisfield, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,100	-14.1%
% Under 18	19.6%	-15.9%
% Seniors	27.0%	1.5%
% WFH	7.2%	111.8%
% w/ College Degree	21.8%	52.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Crisfield, MD is a predominantly white area, with 71.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Crisfield, MD is black, making up 19.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.6% of the population in Crisfield, MD, and this percentage has decreased by 15.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	71.8%	4.7%
% Black	19.7%	-14.3%
% Hispanic	2.8%	-53.3%
% Asian	1.0%	150.0%
% Foreign Born	1.6%	-15.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Crisfield, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 119 mortgage originations in Crisfield, MD, of which 61.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Crisfield, MD. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	119
% Conventional Loans	61.0%
% Government Loans	39.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	9.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Crisfield, MD

Crisfield, MD lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	345
Total Units Section 8	16
% Rentals under Section 8	3.0%
% Occupied Section 8	86.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$880
2 Bedroom	$225	$925	$1,150
3 Bedroom	-$170	$1,650	$1,480
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,550

Crisfield, MD—21817

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Crisfield, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Crisfield, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Crisfield, MD

Demographics — Crisfield, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Crisfield, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Crisfield, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Crisfield, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Crisfield, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.8
Median Home Price	$170,000
Median Household Income	$53,100

Crisfield, MD—21817

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Crisfield, MD

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Crisfield, MD

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Crisfield, MD

Demographics — Crisfield, MD

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Crisfield, MD

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Crisfield, MD

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Crisfield, MD

Home Price to Income Ratio

Crisfield, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Marion Station, MD

Westover, MD

Tylerton

Ewell, MD

Dames Quarter, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

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